Exactly, CherokeeJack. In fact, the article never mentioned that the registrant volunteer did anything improper at the church, just that there was an unsupported allegation that the volunteer did not give a legal notification, whatever that was.

When you have made up laws with made up crimes, you make yourself look stupid, as the state of Alabama has done here. Now the very religiosity that they pride themselves on in Alabama is causing people to turn on each other and devour one another. Destruction is not far behind for these people, according to the scriptures.

If one goes by a nickname, use that (unless it’s something not church-friendly) and minimize last-name use.

1. Find one that is foundationally sound and biblical
2. Do not volunteer, and really, should we? I am split on this but…… to avoid scrutiny, don’t do it.
3. No reason to give information on your past
4. Be outgoing and friendly
5. Stay out of any areas were ones presence could be questioned if someone found out about your past.
6. Find a medium to large church: you are there to worship God not make a ton of friends

These have worked for me for over for almost 30 years and I am proud to say have never had an issue.

Unfortunately this isn’t anything new for the church. I wrote a report on Registered Persons and churches as one of the earliest articles on my website, and so this is just another in a line of times a person was persecuted for standing up for our rights.

Not at all trying to force my beliefs on anyone, but the pastor was showing compassion and the others showed hate. That is all we need to know. He risks his own job to protect this registered person, and I commend that in the highest way imaginable.